Blueberry puffs

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonLemon Juice
2cupsFresh Blueberries; OR
2cupsFrozen Blueberries; Partially Thawed
1cupUnbleached All Purpose Flour ;Sifted
2teaspoonsBaking Powder
¼teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsShortening
½cupGranulated Sugar
1largeEgg
½teaspoonLemon Flavoring
¼cupMilk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F. Sprinkle the lemon juice on the berries and use the berry mixture to fill 6 custard cups 2/3rds full.

Sift the next 3 ingredients together, and set aside. Work the shortening with a spoon until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, working until light. Beat in the egg and flavoring with a spoon. Add the flour mixture and milk all at once, stirring to mix. Spread on the berries. Bake in a moderately hot oven, 400 Degrees F., for 30 minutes or until done.

TO SERVE:

Turn out with the berry side up. Serve warm, with heavy cream or Vanilla Ice Cream.

From: The Good Housekeeping Cookbook Copyright 1949 Posted by: Rich Harper